Proclaim the Good News

The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.

August 12, 2024

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan Commemorates the 79th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Bishop Brennan gave a heartfelt message and led a prayer during the Nagasaki Remembrance at the Shinzen Friendship Garden in Woodward Park on Friday, August 9th.

He joined the Human Rights Coalition of the Central Valley in solidarity to commemorate the 79th anniversary of those who died, who continue to suffer and in the hope for peace and justice.

Join us at Deacon Bill Lucido's Priesthood Ordination Mass this upcoming weekend!

All are invited to the Ordination Mass of Deacon Bill Lucido to the Priesthood on Saturday, August 17th at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno beginning at 10:30am!

A livestream will be available on our website for those who can not attend.

Stay tuned on our diocesan social pages leading up to the ordination for a special video featuring Deacon Bill Lucido!

Learn More!

The Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, August 15th.

Looking for a Mass to attend? Reach out to your nearest Parish for Mass times using our Parish Finder.

Use our Parish Finder

Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries

in the Month of August

Office of Vicar General

Fr. Agustin Carrillo appointed as the

new Vocation Director for the

Claretian Province of USA-Canada

Fr. Agustin Carrillo, CMF has been appointed as the new Vocation Director for the Claretian Province of USA-Canada.

Join the Diocese of Fresno in wishing him the best on his new assignment!

Learn about the Claretians

Office of Communications

Central California Catholic Life Magazine

The latest edition of our diocesan magazine, Central California Catholic Life, is now available on our website. This edition features two women who modeled what Jesus taught his disciples: become a servant and serve others.

Featured on the cover of the magazine is Central Valley Unhoused Homeless Advocate, Mimi Fanucchi.

Click here to read the magazine. We hope our readers enjoy reading about fellow Central Valley Catholics!

Read Here!

Parish Focus

Teachers Blessing

St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

All Religious Education teachers and volunteers are invited to a special Teachers Blessing at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno!

English Blessing

Sunday, September 8 at 10:30am

Bendición en Español

Domino, 8 de Septiembre del 2024 at 9:00 am

Summer Parish Festival

St. Mary's Parish, Sanger

St. Mary's Parish in Sanger recently held a Summer Festival! It was a great weekend filled with fellowship, music, dancing, games and delicious food!

Courtesy of Lourdes Torres, St. Mary's Church, Sanger

Couples Retreat

CDA of St. John's Cathedral

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John #2526 invite you to their Couples Retreat on Sunday, October 20th from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm.

$100 per person
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided
RSVP by October 11, 2024
View the flyer for more details!

View the Flyer!

Diocesan Retreat Center

Marriage Enrichment Retreat

Rejoice and Be Glad: The Beatitudes in Married Life

Enjoy a weekend away with your spouse to grow and strengthen your marriage at the Marriage Enrichment Retreat.

This retreat, centered around the Beatitudes, offers married couples the perfect opportunity to disconnect and reconnect with their loved one while reflecting on Jesus' message for us from the Sermon on the Mount.

Join us at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers on September 27th to the 29th, 2024.

$650 per couple
Scholarships are available

Health and Nursing Ministry

Valley Fever Awareness Month

How to Reduce Valley Fever Exposure

August is Valley Fever Awareness Month.

Did you know? Western Fresno County, including the communities of Firebaugh, Mendota, Kerman, Coalinga and Huron is considered a Valley Fever endemic area.

People who live in endemic regions should try to avoid dusty areas, limit outside activity on windy days and take the preventive steps found on the CDC website.

Learn More

Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens R.N., FCN, Coordinator of Health Ministry

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Ge'La Concert and Mass with Fr. Juan Carlos	Our Lady of Lourdes, Corcoran	August 14, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Diocese of Fresno Self-Care Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	August 16 - 18, 2024	View the Flyer and Register
Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood	Holy Spirit Church, Fresno	August 17, 2024 10:30AM	Learn More
Ramon Ochoa: "El Soldado de Cristo"	St. Anthony Church, Reedley	August 30, 2024 7:30 PM	View the Flyer
Vicariate of Merced-Mariposa's Eucharistic Revival Event	Merced Fairgrounds, Half Dome Hall, Merced	September 7, 2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	View the Flyer
Teachers Blessing	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	September 8, 2024	View the Flyer
Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno's Monthly Breakfast Gathering	Pardini's, Fresno	September 13, 2024	Learn More
St. Patrick's Community Raffle	St. Patrick's and Our Lady of Mercy, Merced	September 22, 2024	View the Flyer
Annual Diocesan Blue Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	September 27, 2024 12:15 PM	Coming Soon!
Marriage Enrichment Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	September 27 - 29, 2024	Learn More
St. Michael Statue Raffle	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	September 29, 2024	View the Flyer
Annual Diocesan White Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 11, 2024 12:15 PM	Coming Soon!
Diocesan Congress	Visalia Convention Center	October 11-12, 2024	Learn More
Diocesan Youth Day	Visalia Convention Center	October 13, 2024	Learn More
Annual Diocesan Red Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 18, 2024 12:15 PM	Coming Soon!
Couples Retreat	See Flyer for Details	October 20, 2024 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM	View the Flyer

*A Note to our Parishes: Do you have a Parish Event you would like to promote? Send over your event flyer to smejia@dioceseoffresno.org and we'll include it in the event section on our newsletter and website!